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How to Start a Romantic Encounter

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I read this book because a friend of mine with low self-esteem mentioned it. I look out for my friends, so I wanted to see what he was feeding his mind. I e-mailed him immediately to tell him to stop reading it.

To give credit where it's due, the Part 1 of this book is OK--but not great. If nothing else, it might give the shy guy a little confidence boost, and a few grooming tips. Granted, that's what a lot of folks are looking for, but there are certain to be better sources than this one. Part 2 is a long, silly list. It's a list of places to meet people and one-liners that no one looking for a relationship should seriously consider using. It's also a waste of time to read, and paper to print it on. You'd get better advice from the Roxbury guys from Saturday Night Live.

The authors of this book (it is readable--again, credit is due) attest that the techniques work. Honestly, though, I don't think I'd want to date anyone that they worked on. Maybe I had too much confidence to begin with when I read this book. Maybe I just don't want my friend laughed at or look upon with derision as the sleazy lounge lizard. Let this one stay on the shelf.

If you are lonely and want to meet someone special you have to read this book immediately. It worked for me like magic.